2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 GMC Yukon (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Yukon | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
